Accountant - Tax

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Position Overview

The Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information to management, auditors, and regulatory authorities while being responsive to the needs of internal and external customers. These duties consistently require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and require knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and assist in decision making. This position is focused in the Tax Accounting area and prepares both Life and Property & Casualty (P&C) tax functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of accounting information for related reporting requirements
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles various accounts
• Prepares various statistical reports required by management throughout the year
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers

Department Specific

• Works closely with the Tax Accounting team to ensure all tax deposits and filings remain in compliance with both federal and state regulatory authorities
• Maintains and reconciles information reporting tax systems, tax masters, and filings according to federal and state tax requirements
• Determines and submits nonemployee withholding tax payments and filings according to federal and state tax requirements
• Reconciles interest accounts and nonemployee withholding tax deposit accounts
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statement tax provision calculations and related disclosures prepared in accordance with NAIC’s Statements of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP’s)
• Prepares and submits federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments, and filings in accordance with Internal Revenue Service Code and state regulations
• Prepares and submits premium tax returns, estimated payments, and filings in all states and jurisdictions
• Assists with research of regulatory and tax topics
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Typically requires 1-3 years accounting experience 

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional accounting or insurance designations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic ability to:

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
• Read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

Basic skill in:

• Situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions
• Filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills

Basic knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office software

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. 

Salary Range:  

 $54,000 - $70,000 per year 

• This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program

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